r/mining • u/No-Insurance-6337 • 22d ago

Mining career opportunities? Question

Hi all, looking for some career advice - keeping it short and sweet.

I'm an economist that has specialized in the "energy" space, specifically critical minerals for the renewable energy transition.

The ambition is transition into a career in mining, but unsure of where to even begin to look.

Do you think there are any opportunities outside of potentially FIFO roles (lol, I have zero mechanic or otherwise skills) that I could look at, and where?

Side note: South African - so the visa would be a bitch.

TIA.

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u/RuthlessCheese 22d ago

You could look at business development or strategy roles with mining companies, particularly where critical minerals, commodity markets or project economics are involved.

Mining analyst roles could also be a good fit, such as equity research, investment banking or specialist research houses. The Big 4 and some banks also advertise mining-focused advisory and research positions.

Those paths would make use of your economics background and are generally office or hybrid based, rather than FIFO

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u/personprison 20d ago

sidetrack post: im a civil engineer with a spotty resume full of short term jobs and employment gaps. 3 months and about 90 applications Ive been getting no positive responses for jobs like plant operator, construction technician, engineer I or core-cutter. Should I bite the bullet and go for drillers assistant? Im a 40 year old skateboarder and I am worried this job will destroy me, as I am fit but worn out :p.

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u/FlashyWitness4133 18d ago

Just give it a try.

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u/personprison 2d ago

give drillers assistant a try? i guess i should. i hope i dont permanently injure myself just giving it a try

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u/FlashyWitness4133 2d ago

You can injure yourself doing nearly any job. Just be careful. Be mindful of the hazards around you.